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Subtract 5/16 from 4/14

4/14 - 5/16 is -3/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    4/14 = 4 × 8/14 × 8 = 32/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    5/16 = 5 × 7/16 × 7 = 35/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/112 - 35/112 = 32 - 35/112 = -3/112

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